For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 232 students in Lapwai, ID.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lapwai, ID is Lapwai Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lapwai, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lapwai have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lapwai, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Nez Perce Tribe Head Start
Special Education School
117 Lolo
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 332-6800
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lapwai, ID?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lapwai, ID include Lapwai Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lapwai?
2 public preschools are located in Lapwai.
What is the racial composition of students in Lapwai?
Lapwai public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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